[Rhodes22-list] Trailer Extension Replacement

[Jeffrey Camiel]

Used that method on Chrysler 22 trailer that had the same extension.  First injected the trailer extensions frame with large amount of PB blaster.  Elevated the trailer extension to get the Blaster to soak.  Left it over night. Then in the morning, tapped the extension housing all over with a small sledge hammer to stay to break rust in the housing (sides and both ends).Then tied the  trailer axle to a thick tree with tow straps (first pulling out the pin holding the extension in the housing). Had one person watching watching the trailer axle and another watching the extension, put truck in low and slowly pulled, rolled back, etc.  finally the rust broke and the exertion pulled free.

Thoughts.

1. Worried about the axle pulling off frame.  But felt the axle was much less likely to bend than the frame.
2.  Would have loved to back up against something to the push back the extension against to work the rust, but couldn’t really figure out how to do that.


> On May 12, 2021, at 2:09 PM, ROGER PIHLAJA <roger_pihlaja at msn.com> wrote:
> 
> Jim,
> 
> I’m wondering what would happen if you blocked the trailer’s wheels so they couldn’t move and then pulled on the hitch extension with your tow vehicle.  This seems like the maximum amount of force you could apply at home.  You could even try repeatedly backing up and going forward several times.  If that doesn’t break the rust loose, I don’t know what else to suggest.
> 
> Roger Pihlaja
> S/V Dynamic Equilibrium 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On May 12, 2021, at 11:25 AM, Michael D. Weisner <mweisner at ebsmed.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Jim,
>> 
>> If you need any physical help, just ask. I'm in Kings Park, a few miles down
>> the road.
>> 
>> Mike
>> s/v Windlass ('91)
>> Nissequogue River, NY
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf Of
>> JimIggy
>> Sent: Monday, May 10, 2021 12:43 AM
>> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Trailer Extension Replacement
>> 
>> I'm wondering if I can hijack this thread to ask a question about the
>> trailer extension.  I can start a new one if necessary.
>> 
>> I recently acquired a Rhodes 22 w-trailer.  According to the previous owner,
>> the boat/trailer has been sitting for about 10 years.   I removed the two
>> pins, but the extension will not move.  I tried pulling the trailer with the
>> pins removed and the extension is still stuck in place.  There is definitely
>> rust where the extension passes through the receiver.  I used numerous
>> sprays, and a 5lb mallet in an effort to free it up.  No luck thus far.  I'm
>> considering using heat or perhaps an air hammer.   The extension would be
>> very helpful given where I want to launch.  
>> 
>> Has anyone dealt with this ?   Should I start a new thread ?   Thank you
>> 
>> 1988 Rhodes 22
>> Port Jefferson NY 
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